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N. G. “use desiringto escape the rigors of the Limate North wtll find a mild. dry climate at Southern Pines. N C.. in the heart of the long leafed pine section of America. The elevation is 800 feet above sea level. the highest point in theturpentlne belt, delight- ful climate. with all the advantages of resorts further south and free from many disadvau‘ taxes: itis the place the tourist and health seeker Will appreciate. It has the most perfect drainage. being a huge sand bank. and is situatedjn the heart of the long leaf me. It 13 Within the in- fluence of the ul stream. to .Whlch it owes much of the mi dness of the climate. Pinev Woods Inn. an elegant new hotel. is now open. The house accommodates 290 guests. has all modern conveniences. sani- tarv plumbrng. electric lights. call bells. wide verandas. sun parlors. steam heat. etc. in fact Piney Weeds Inn has been fitted up that guests may enjoy she comforts of every day life at home at moderate rates. Plney Woods Inn is reached bv the Sea- board Air Line. For terms. etc. address. ’CHARLES ST. JOHN. (MANAGER). Southern Pines. N. 0. DAILY FREIGHT LINE BETWEEN N ORWALK. S0. NORWALK AND NEW YORK. Propellers City of Norwalk, Vulcan and} Eagle. Leave N orwalk at 5 p. 111. Leave So. NorWalk at 6 p. m. Leave New York, Pier 23, E. R., Beckman St., 5 p m, CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK. 746 ’WALL ST., NORWALK. .NUURPORATED SEPT. 1. 1876. AL’I'I‘AL. - - - - - - 3100.000 nus ML . HOLMES. President. . .1... Burns. VicePresident. WILLIAM A. CURTIS, Cashier DIRECTORS : onus M. HOLMES, H. E. DANN, . L. CUNNINGHAM. J. T. Pnowrrr _ E. L. Borne. . S. H. HOLMES J. Cousms. J a. Discount Day. Saturday. Fairlield County National Bank. 44 Wall Street, Norwallc, Conn. INCORPORATED. 1824. Capital, $200,060 EDWIN 0. KEELmlzfiPi-esident. DAVID H. ILLEB, Vice-President. . L. C. GREEN. Cashier DIRECTORS . EDWIN O. Kaunas, Mosns H. GLOVEB DAVID E. MILLER, A. J. MEEKEB, F arr. JOHN Locxwoon, Tanonoau E. SMITH IaA Cons, CnAs F. TnisraAn. Accounts of Manufacturers, Merchants and Indwiduals solicited. safe Deposit Boxes free to DchBitors. lucKwoonls LIGHT PARCEL and _ PACKAGE DELIVERYI Cheap rates, Will also take orders for mes- senger S-él‘che in New York. Goods called orsnd deliveredt-o all rts of the town. Orders received atE P. eed’s Drug Store 8% 3:11] Street. with telephone connection un- f’ C E. LOCKWOOD. u‘y‘.’ ‘7.' -student of the two. l THE PRIZE ORATION. BY EDEN E. BEXFOBD. The faculty of Brandon academy had offered a prize for the best orationto be delivered at the coming commencement by any member of the graduating class. This prize was to be a scholarship in one of the best colleges in the country. John Darryll’s heart gave a great thrill when the announcement was made regarding the nature of the prize to be given. If he could only gain it! He was a poor boy. It had been hard work for him to complete the academy course. But by doing whatever he found to do, outside of school hours, and patient, persistent study, he had succeeded in not only keeping up with his class, but in practically leading it. He was looked upon as the member of the graduating class who was most likely to carry off the honOrs at the coming commencement. His heart was set upon obtaining a thorough education, but it seemed probable that his school days must end with the completion of the academy course. But when the possibility of securing a scholarship in college was presented a great hope took posses- sion of him. He could gratify his am- bition, perhaps, if he were to win that. “I’ll do the best I can to get it,” he said, bravely and hopefully. “That’s the best anyone can do.” He had one rival in his class. That rival was Robert Torrey, the son of the one rich man of Brandon. He was a fel- low of good natural ability, lut being a. rich man’s son had interfered with his progress in many ways. He had not felt the spur of necessity, as had John Darryl], and the result was that he had become careless and lacked am- bition. He would go through school because it was expected that one in his position would do so, but not because he cared very much about the educa- tion which a college course is supposed to represent. - —' He recognized the fact that in John Darryl] he had a rival who was quite likely to carry off the honors of the class. He respected John, as did all who knew the manly young fellow, but that did not prevent him from cherish— ing a feeling of jealousy toward him. It seemed to Robert that the honors ought naturally to come to him, be- cause he occupied a social position which the other did not. He did not care about the scholarship as a schol- arship, but it would gratify his pride to win it away from his rival, and so he made up his mind to secure it if it were possible to do so. “I suppose you’re going to try for the prize?" he said to John one day. “Yes, I am,” answered John, frankly. "You will, of course ?” “Certainly,”responded Robert. “And I mean to win. I give you fair warning of that.” “All right, if you win fairly,” an- swered John,.vVith one of his bright, pleasant smiles that made his face at- tractive. “L‘shail try very hard to get the start of you. but, of course, I may fail to do so. If I do, you may be very sure that it won’t be because I didn’t do my best.” “Of course, the prizelies between us,” said Robert. “Both of us know that no one else stands any chance of get- ting it. It’s you and I—and I’m going to win.” “If you can,” laughed John. The orations which were to be de- livered in competition for the prize were to be submitted to the president of the academy a month before com- mencement. Just about that time Pres- ident Jackson was obliged to go away for a. fortnight. and he announced to the graduating class just before his de- parture that the orations were to be handed to Prof. Fay. the secretary of the faculty, for examination. John Darryl] put a great deal of honest, conscientious work on his ore.- tion. He wrote and rewrote it. He was not content with it as long as he saw a chance of improving it. “There!” he said, as he finished copying it for the last time. “That is all 1 can do with it. It maynot win the prize. but 1 shall have the satisfaction of knowing that I did my best to make it a winner.” The next day the orations were handed in to Prof. Fay. Three or four days later they were returned to their owners with such criticism as he saw fit to make and afew suggestions about delivery. “I’m a little surprised about young Torrey’s oration,” Prof. Fay said to an: other member of the faculty. “He’s a bright. keen fellow, but he hasn’t seemed to have ambition enough to do himself justice. But his oration is a fine piece of work. Really, a. most su- perior thing. It would do credit- to a student graduating from college.” “Better than Darryll’s ?” “Yes, because it shows more ma- turity of thought and a firmer mental grasp,” was the reply. "That’s what surprised me. I didn’t give Torrey credit for so much development, men- tally. or such knowledge of composition and command of language.” "Of course. the prize should go to the one who deserves it,”'said Prof. Strong, "but I shall be somewhat disappointed if Darryl] fails to get it. I have always considered him the brighter, better The scholarship would be such a help for him." "I’d like to have him get it,” 'said Prof. Foy. "But it can’t go by prefer- ence, you know. Merit must decide who gets it, and after reading the orations I’m pretty sure What the judges’ decision will be.” Commencement day came, bright and beautiful. and it seemed as if all Bran- don turned out to hear the contest of intellect and scholarship. The stage was a perfect bower of roses and foli- age. and the faces of the graduating class were bright and beaming as the day was. The audience seemed ex- pecting a great pleasure. and whispers were heard all over the room about the rival candidates for the one great honor of the (lay. it seemed to be gener‘ally l conceded that the prize was sure to fall to Darryl] or Torrey. The exercises began with music. after which there was prayer. Then President Jackson rpse and said that before the class exercises began three judges must be appointed to decide on the relative merit of the orations to be delivered by the graduating class. The judges were soon selected. They took their places, and the graduating exercises began. * ' Robert Torrey had the salutatory. He took his place on the stage with an easy, confident air that seemed to say: “I know my strength,” and began his oration. When he had done with his words of salutation and plunged into the oration proper it was noticed by the audience that President Jackson’s face all at once took on a. puzzled look. He seemed bewildered. Then the bewilderment seemed to'give way to angry surprise, and many wondered why he looked at the speaker in that cold, stern way. Robert Torrey’s oration was, as Prof.r Foy had said, a very fine thing, and it was well delivered. When it was ended the house rang With applause and flowers fell upon the stage in afragrant shower. ‘ John Darryll listened to it with a sinking heart. He knew that his ora- tion must seem crude and week after such a masterly effort. The prize was lost. He felt that, but his disappoint- ment did not prevent him from con- gratulating his classmate on his tri- umph, and Robert felt that he meant every word that he said. His face colored before J ohn’s honest glance, and he looked away in confusion that the other could not account for. John Darryl] had the valedictory. He delivered it with simple, modestdignity that won admiration and approval from all. Then his oration began. He forgot all about the prize in its delivery. His fine face glowed with the enthusiasm of his theme. He was no longer the con- testant for a prize, but a young orator who felt the fire of lofty thoughts and an earnest belief in the truth and jus- tice of the cause for which he pleaded. When he ended the room rang with applause again and his friends pelted him with roses all the way to his seat. President Jackson rose and came for- ward. “Before the judges render a decision I have a few words to say.” he said. “The first orator, for reasons which are perfectly understood by the young man who delivered it and myself"—-here he looked at Robert with a. most signifi- cant expression on his face, and one that no one in the audience understood the meaning of—“is not to be consid- ered by the judges in making their de- cision.” John Darryll could hardly credit the evidence of his senses. Not to be con- sidered? Why? There must be some- thing wrong somewhere. What was it? But President Jackson made no ex- planation of the reasons upon which his instructions to the judges were based. All eyes were turned up0n Robert Torrey inquiringly. He was very pale. He seemed to be making a. greatefiort to control himself. Evident- ly he wanted to make some reply to the president, but, for reasons best known to himself, he thought it advisable to remain silent. There was no doubt where the prize would go if Torrey’s oration was to be counted out. John realized that this meant victory for him. There was a mystery about it, however, that bewil- dered him. If the oration was his rivai’s, why was it- not to be considered ? Could it be possible that it was not his? The decision cf the judges was made and handed up to the president. He advanced to the front of the stage and read it to the audience: “The judges, after carefully consid- ering the orations of the graduating class, unanimously decide in favor of ".I'rue Greatness,’ by J OlhIl Darryll." There was silence for a moment and then the room rang" with cheers which seemed to make the roof tremble. Then there were calls for John Darryll, John Darryl]! and the hero of the day was compelled to take the stage and bow his thanks to those who were so enthusi- astic over his victory. “I congratulate you most heartily,” President Jackson said, coming up to John and shaking him warmly by the hand. “Honor wins,” he added, with a meaning look at Robert Torrey. ' Several days later Robert Torrey met President Jackson on the street. He was going by without speaking, but the president stopped him. “I was sorry, very sorry, sir, to find out that I had been mistaken in you,” he said. "I hope the theft of that ora- tion was your first one and that it will be your last one. There’s a lesson in it which I hope you will not fail to learn. Perhaps you did not know that your uncle, whose graduating essay you made use of, was a classmate of mine in college—a roommate also. I heard it rehearsed so many times before com- mencement that I could never forget it. I recognized it before you had delivered half a dozen sentences. I was terribly surprised and pained, for I would not have believed you could be guilty of such a dishonest act. My words may seem harsh. but I do not believe in glossing over wrongdoing. It was dis- honest, and for a. moment I felt like publicly exposing you, but I thought better of that. and no one, except the faculty, to Whom it was necessary to explain my action in the matter, and ourselves, knows the truth. Take my advice, sir, and let this prove to you that the man who resorts to dishonesty is never safe from detection. If your theft had not been discovered you would have lost your own self-respect, for you would have known yourself to be the recipient of stolen honors, and the man who has lost respect for him- self is a. man greatly to be pitied.”—-N. Y. Ledger. ' . -—The best protection of a. nation is its men; towns and cities cannot have a surer defense than the prowess and virtue of their inhabitants.—Rabelais. ) ' :1 .' LEGEND. OF ,A LAKE. It Tells How a Princess Was Lost with 4 Her Humble Lover. , For some past a series of explora- tions has been carried on at the bot- tom of Lake N emi, a’n extinct crater in the Alban hills, about 15 miles from Rome. The place is most picturesque, and a. little village, with a tall medieval tower and red and yellow _roOfs,rcgards its reflection in theiimpid waters of the lakefar below. The dwellers along the banks of the little lake, "the nymphs and satyrs of the chestnut alleys,” have thrown the poetry of their vivid Pmaginations around the story of'a lost ship and have woven around it a strangely pic- turesque legend. This legend in its bricfest form re- lates that once upon a. time in the misty ages of the past a king lived here with his one only child, the fair Princess Diana. She was a. noted huntress and went daily to the chase, attended by a group of girls, spirits kindred to her Own. One day the fortunes of the. chase separated her from . her companions and after wandering about, tired and hungry, she saw in the distance a. youth engaged in whistling, imitating the birds of the forest, especially the nightingale, whose rippling notes he had caught exactly. He was as hand- some as a dream and was a strawberry- gatherer. He gave the princess a basket filled with strawberries and a pretty bunch of cyclamens, which abound in these woods. It may be noted here that Nomi. is celebrated for the flavor of its wild strawberries. Next day the princess separated again from her. companions of the chase, but now it was by design and not by accident. She again met the peasant youth with the strawberries and the cyclamens. The wandering away of the princess from her companions be- came as much a habit with her as meet ing with the handsome young man who whistled like a nightingale. These 1wo became fond lovers. The king was informed of the matter and the hunt- ing was stopped and the princess was relegated to a. sort of' mild imprison- ment. She wandered about in a. wooded garden, open on the lake side. but if!- c/losed with great walls on the land side. A great barge or boat was moored near the land, and when the days were warm she sought the coolness of this retreat. The barge, according to the legend, was an enchanted island, united to the shore by a. well-guarded draw- bridge. It was a. retreat just suited for lovers and had a sort. of resemblance to that dreamed of by Claude Melnotte as a fitting residence for his bride Pauline. Love laughs at locksmiths and over- passes great obstacles. On awide, low— spreading plane-tree that hung over the water, the strawberry youth with the nightingale notes walked along the spreading branch and dropped down into the barge. He saw Diana and he THE EVENING quann_ 0 _ 2—!Powder Ba “g .1 _ Announcers! puns, was happy. One evening every one was overcome withz‘ the hot Sirocco Wind. A storm arose. The princess and the straw- berry lad were on the barge. The huge ship broke from her moorings. She sprung a. leak and began gradually to settle down in the water. The storm’ raged and the terrible darkness was only broken by the flashes of vivid light- ning which illuminated the scene for a. bripf moment. When the morning broke the lake was smooth and tran- quil, but no boat broke the shine of its surface. The barge, with Princess Diana and her lover with the nightin- gale notes had perished, and no more was ever heard of the hapless pair.— Baltimore Sun. ’5. A COZY RECESS. An Odd Corner in the Wall Can Be Fit- ted Up Attractively. A recess in the wall, or a jog, as it is frequently called, can be tastefully fitted up as a. wall bookcase with but little trouble. If the walls of the room are papered the jog will probably be papered, too. But if the paper shows an aggressive pattern it. will-not serve well as a background for the books and ornaments, and the jog should, in such cases, be papered with a plain paper of suitable coloring. A flock paper, which will look like a. velvet lining, will be preferable, and the color should be such as to harmonize well with the wall color. Maroon and golden olive make good backgrounds for books. If the jog runs all the way up to the ceiling. have a panel of lattice in squares let in at the top, and under this set a. pole in, sockets, secured to side pieces of wood nailed up for the purpose of securing the lattice transom. This pole might be a one-inch brass pole, from which to suspend curtains before the shelves. A really elegant appearance will be given to the roof, if the lattice is nicely made and the curtains are of good color and design. If the room shows walls cov— ered with paper of a pronounced pattern and coloring the lattice might be of mahogany color and the curtains of perfectly plain material. If the room has walls of a single color the cur— tains may show‘either a set figure at intervals or else an all-over figure, but the colors should be quiet and subdued. The shelves of the impromptu book- case may be simple pine or some other wood that can be stained by rubbing in thin oil paint of. the desired color. If the shelves are not needed for books some may be utilized for the keeping and displaying of bi‘ic-a-brac. In a. bedroom the jog may be turned into a clothes press with shelves or into a ' wardrobe or closet—St. ‘Louis Re- public. ' ‘ - The Plan Should Be Eflectual. 'Brown‘L-I understand that some of the English peers are suspected of be— ing engaged in a conspiracy to abolish the house of lords. , , Jones—How? . - Brown—By reminding the 'British public of its existence. ——Brooklyn Life. . An Accommodating Justice. A Philadelphia. magistrate,'who re- cently distinguished himself by hold- ing court in the street to hear a case. concerning two men who were brought- to his house while he wasat dinner, broke his record one Sunday recently by leaving his devotions in church to hear a case out in the street and then ' going back to resume his interrupt- ed prayers. Two men were arrested in the 16th precinct one Saturday night for a. slight breach of the peace. Next morning they were willing to pay their fins and wanted to be released at once. They were taken in the patrol wagon to the magistrate’s house, where it- was learned that he was at church. The wagon was driven to the church, and the judge was quietly called out. He heard the case, inflicted the usual fines, which the prisoners paid, then dis- charged the men and went back to his pow. Where Japanese May Trade: It is reported at Hang Chow that the high provincial authorities in that city intend to lay out a- settlement for the Japanese for trading purposes in ac— cordance with the recent treaty \be- tween the two countries. The spot chosen for this purpose is outside the principal custom-house of Hang-Chow, beginning north of the Kung-Cheng bridge, and having a. lateral area east and west of three miles. The people living within these limits will be al- lowed to sell land to the expected stran- gers, but the selling of any other land will be visited with punishment on the offender. Electricity on the Farm. - _ Electricity is likely to be an impor- tant factor in the agriculture of the future, according to the Italian profes- sor A. 'Aoli, who has collected evidence showing that both terrestial and at- mospheric electricity are favorable to the germination .of seeds and the growth of plants. A POINTER... Is your plate glass' or Safe insured? If not, call on me and I will write you a. policy in the Mutual Plate Glass and Sale , Insur- ance Company. Glass Will break and burglars use dynamite. ’2'??? n Case of Fire You should be insured. A policy in the Reliance or Philadelphia Phoenix ,of Hartford; Scotland Union of Scotland; New’ Hampshire 0] Manchester; Rochester German of Rochester; United States and Pacific of New York; Security of New Hampshire or Granite State of Ports- .mouthwill protect you against the fire fiend. W. rs. carcinogen. Real Estate and General I nsm‘anoe,‘ ‘1 noon 1, GAZETTE BurnnrNG LOANS 'NEGOTIATED AND INVESTMENTS MADE. —____- , .. CORRESPONDENCE SOL/CITED.
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